Drafter, CAD Designer

Lactalis LAG • Buffalo, NY

16h • $31 - $37 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis USA , part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Drafter/CAD Designer based in Buffalo, New York. As a Drafter/Cad Designer, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to create precise 2D and 3D technical drawings and models for manufacturing engineering, or construction using AutoCAD and SolidWorks. The role includes create conceptual designs and transforming into technical specifications and ensuring those specifications follow all applicable Standards. Additionally, the Drafter/Cad Designer will collaborate with engineers to refine, update and finalize project designs to align duties with the company's goals and values

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is a plus
• Associate degree in CAD, drafting, or engineering technology, or a certificate in CAD drafting
• 5+ years in CAD drafting experience is preferred.
• CAD Drafting.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD software is required.
• Understand of geometric dimensioning and tolerating, drafting standards, engineering principles, and mathematics
• Travel may be required up to 25% monthly.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D layout and 3D modeling for production layout, building structures and equipment arrangement.
• Ensure all drawings conform to industry standards, codes, and projects specifications.
• Revise, edit, and update drawings based on feedback from engineers, and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain digital files, document revisions, back-ups of technical data and support documentation and issue final release for project managers. Create Document Directory of project drawings.
• Conduct site/field visits to measure, collect data, and verify designs.
• Assist plants engineers to update plant drawings to reflect as-built changes to final drawings.
• Assemble component drawings for general arrangement including overall dimensions, workspace restrictions
• Develop 3D model using scanning tool and convert the 3D scan to Revit model.
• Attend preliminary meetings with engineers and suppliers to understand the project scope and specifications. Maintain regular communication and update team members of design progress.
• Attention to detail when creating and reviewing complex designs to ensure high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate technical data effectively.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, construction methods, engineering principles, or willing to learn these in a short time.

Benefits

• At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
• We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one.
• We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree